Waynesville Sixth Grade Center

Parker Preschool in Waynesville is now taking applications for students for the 2024-25 school year. Forty students will be selected for the program through a random lottery. Parents who are interested in enrolling their students at Parker may begin applying for the lottery at 9 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I4kLS-ybKn-ExuykdRSOvjJ_ek_UijyBbP-yNjemKJA/closedform. Please note that the link to the Google form will close at 4 p.m. on April 12. Eligibility to apply to be in the lottery drawing: · Students must turn age 4 before Aug. 1, to be eligible for Parker Preschool, which is located inside the Parker Educational Center, next to Waynesville Middle School. · Students must provide their child's transportation to and from the center · Students must reside within the boundaries of the Waynesville R-VI School District. Applicants will be chosen through a lottery drawing at 1 p.m. on April 25. Parents will be notified by May 3 if their child is accepted into the program. Students who are selected to attend through the random drawing will: · participate in a screening in June · need to complete the enrollment process with the Waynesville R-VI School District If the link above does not work after 9 a.m. on March 25, the application form will be available via a link on Parker Preschool’s webpage. NOTE: The If you have any questions please email mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us. #wayschools

This week we celebrated AmeriCorps week in each of our buildings. AmeriCorps members are individuals enrolled for a specific term of service, ranging from 300 to 1700 hours, with the Waynesville AmeriCorps Program. AmeriCorps members are engaged in National Service and are not volunteers or employees. They play a unique role in our district. During the day, AmeriCorps members serve as tutors focusing on areas of math and literacy in order to help close learning gaps. They support Club Tiger or WIN after school programs by providing academic support and assisting in a variety of activities or clubs. Last year, the Waynesville AmeriCorps program enrolled two high school seniors to assist with Club Tiger. The number of high school seniors enrolled this year has greatly increased because of the prior year's success. The Snack in a Pack Program is managed AmeriCorps members, who actively engage in fundraising and recruiting volunteers to reduce food insecurity for students within the district. This week we celebrate and thank them for their service. Shown in the photo are: Front Row: Olivia Provart (year 1) Christina Johnson (year 1) Anke Barrientos (year 1) Esmeralda Lepe (year 1) Ashley Tyler (year 1) Katelynn Crouch (year 1) Middle Row: Ashley White (year 1) Victoria DeGraftenreed (year 1) Marielle King (year 2) Dacoda Zamiska (year 2) Cheryl Johnson (year 1) Janis Bellanger (year 2) Deborah Hodges (year 2) Between middle and back on right side: Mary Ann Crouch (year 1) Jade Jones (year 3) Jessica Ward (year 4) Back Row: Justin Lopez-Johnson (year 2) Nathaniel Tayler (year 1) Walt Derbidge (year 4) Janique Chestnut (year 2) Ashley Clever (year 1) Jorsan Morales (year 1) Collin DeSotel (year 4) Not pictured: Jill Kelly (year 3) Caleb Kelly (year 1) #wayschools

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The Hope Squad, made up of student volunteers from the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, has a passion for making the world a better place. The Hope Squad’s efforts were featured during Tiger Pride Night on March 4, 2024, at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center. In addition to learning about how sixth graders are giving back to their community, participants also engaged in a hands-on activity that demonstrates how we are connected to our families, community and world. During this school year, 6th graders have raised $1,025, donated hundreds of food items and collected 11,461 pieces of gum in unopened packs for a “Stick it to cancer” project to benefit individuals who are undergoing cancer treatment. In the group photo, pictured are Hope Squad members Layla Narcotta, Haley Brown, ZiYonnah Lawson, Kenna Rodriguez, and Trenten Mason who led the presentation and their advisors, Kimberly Ramirez, Angie Wilson, Theresa McNutt and Jody Taylor. #wayschools

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Free egg hunt and activities for kids from 10 a.m. to noon March 2, 2024, at Waynesville High School's Tiger Stadium. #wayschools

The Hope Squad, made up entirely of 6th grade volunteers from the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, has a passion for making the world a better place. The Hope Squad’s efforts to make the world a better place will be featured during Tiger Pride Night from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center. The public is invited to attend this free presentation and to learn more about how sixth graders are giving back to their community. #wayschools

On behalf of their students, teachers and staff, Waynesville R-VI elementary, middle and high school principals accepted plaques that will be on display in their buildings. The plaques, which recognize each school for being ranked among the top schools in Missouri, were presented during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Feb. 20, 2024. #wayschools

TEACHER RECRUITMENT EVENT Are you interested in teaching in the Waynesville R-VI School District? If so, please come to our Teacher Recruitment Event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Feb 29, 2024, at the Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville. #wayschools

TEACHER RECRUITMENT EVENT Are you interested in teaching in the Waynesville R-VI School District? If so, please come to our Teacher Recruitment Event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Feb 29, 2024, at the Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.

To prepare for the upcoming week-long Spring Break in March, Snack in a Pack is asking now for monetary and food donations to help feed more than 500 students. Below is a list of kid-friendly food items to donate • Packets/Canned Tuna • Packets/Canned Chicken • Ravioli/Spaghetti O’s • Ramen • Canned Soup/Chili • Vienna Sausage • Mac & Cheese cups • Pork & Beans • Fruit Cups • Veggie Cups • Canned Vegetables • Applesauce • Oatmeal Packs • Granola Bars • Individually Wrapped Snack • Peanut Butter* • Jelly* *Plastic Containers About Snack in a Pack (SIAP) SIAP is a supplemental food program that feeds approximately 550 students in the Waynesville R-VI School District over weekends and extended school breaks. SIAP is a 100% donation-driven program that relies on the generosity of its partners, donors, and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success. Mail checks to: Snack in a Pack Community Resource Office 12225 Pulaski Ave, Bldg. 8041 Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 For more information AmeriCorps Snack In a Pack Coordinator Community Resource Office (573) 842-2250 spack@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Update: The main gate (north gate) is now open. The main gate (north gate) of Fort Leonard Wood is temporarily closed to inbound and outbound traffic. If the temporary closure continues to be in place at dismissal time, bus delays may occur this afternoon, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

Members of the community are invited to nominate a Waynesville R-VI School District employee for the Rising Star Award and the Support Superstar Awards. The Rising Star Award will be presented to a staff member who is new to the field of education (5 or fewer years of teaching/school experience) and has demonstrated the ability to have a positive impact on students. The nominee must be returning to the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the link below to vote for your Rising Star! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpfqBOyoJvEofs87hCs-hnpFegrnK0bGYgUvCH6vmanSk_ZA/viewform?usp=sf_link The Support Super Star Award will be presented to a staff member that has worked in the school district for at least one year. Support staff who have already announced their intent to retire or leave the district at the end of the year are not eligible for the award. Any non-certified employee is eligible for this award. Click on the link below to vote for your Support Superstar! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevV6hzZZf_wrLv6af3B_JENj4VB-giF3buqyVhGn53XWciOw/viewform?usp=sf_link All nominations will close February 9, 2024 at 3 p.m.